Microsoft has announced an increased quarterly dividend of 91 cents per share, up from 83 cents, reflecting confidence in its financial stability. The annual payout now totals 3.64 dollars, with a current yield of 0.7 percent based on recent stock prices. In addition, Microsoft has extended its strategic partnership with OpenAI, continuing to develop innovative AI products like Copilot, which competes with ChatGPT and other industry offerings. The company also set dates for its upcoming shareholder meeting and dividend payout.